[nabs-l] creative writing class

[Andi]

I took two classes like this, one was a creative writing class and the other 
was a writing class dealing with different cultures so it was very similar 
in that you had to get creative to be able to write from the perspective of 
a different culture a lot of research was involved as well.  The basic 
concept was the same but they were run completely different so as far as 
knowing how it go's that depends on the teacher.  One thing I can tell you 
though is that it will probably be a class where you will be required to 
peer edit.  For this end ever I suggest having a partner or two that are 
willing to have it done the night before rather than scrambling at the last 
minute so you can email the papers to each other.  Another option if you are 
also a procrastinator as I was is to use a laptop as a note taker rather 
than a brail note and fined a partner who does the same then you can trade 
lap tops if you have that portable jaws or windoeyes thing: or you could 
email that day if the school has wifi, or use a thumb drive to pass the 
information around to your partner or partners and vise versa.  Make sure 
you know what format of word your partners have so everything is compatible. 
I personally found the thumb drive method to work the best because a lot of 
time we used class time to edit and you want to make sure you have something 
to do when they edit if you did it ahead of time you will just be sitting 
their.  However it is up to you and what works the best for you and your 
editing partners.  Also I recommend either having a second copy for your 
partner to edit so you can compare or having your partner just rite a list 
of suggestions in a separate document.  The reason I say this is because 
some things are necessary corrections while others are opinion based. If it 
is a opinion based suggestion and it is not one you like or you only like 
part of it you do not want your copy changed in case you do not remember 
what you originally had.  Many sighted people use laptops in lou of pen and 
paper so this will not be hard to do.

Andi
-----Original Message----- 
From: Ashley Bramlett
Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 9:42 PM
To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
Subject: [nabs-l] creative writing class

Hi all,

I might take creative writing as an elective. Its an intro class.
I like writing but most my writing is concrete and probably not too 
creative; I thought this might help me write more descriptively and 
imaginatively.

So what is a class like? If you took it, any challenges you had? Is it more 
discussion or writing in class?
What topics are covered? What did you like most about it?
A good thing about a writing class is usually there are not tests, but 
essays and projects for midterms and finals.

Acording to the course description, it covers a little of everything seems 
like including drama, poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction.
Thanks.
Ashley
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